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Trilogy House

A transparent, garden-embedded main level supports a floating upper volume wrapped in a vertical wood screen, creating a private refuge that engages the street while reconnecting to nature through carefully oriented living spaces.





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The main level is surrounded by triple-pane glazing on all sides. The living area flows seamlessly into the garden that surrounds this transparent enclosure.  Furnishings float freely within the space, with the stair enclosure expanding to hold utilities, powder room, and kitchen.

The top level houses personal living spaces and centers on a top-lit gallery. Two bedrooms, a studio, and an office each have a different orientation and view that engages the surrounding city. The raised volume is wrapped in a vertical wood screen that hovers over the garden level.

Taken together, the Trilogy House creates a choreography of living. By interpreting the elements and organizations of the traditional home, the house cultivates new potential, new relationships, and new experiences within the heart of the city.




Project details


Location
Portland, Oregon


Type

Houses


Size

4,450 sf


Photographer

Pablo Enriquez


Status

Completed Summer 2024


Interior Design

Heirloom Modern


Lighting Design

Biella Lighting


Landscape Design

Lillyvilla Gardens


Structural Engineer

Grummel Engineering


Awards

︎︎︎2025 Sunset Magazine; Best Creative Coastal
︎︎︎2025 Sunset Magazine; Sunset Western Home & Design Awards
︎︎︎2024 AIA Oregon Awards; Honor Award


Press

︎︎︎2025 Sunset Magazine
︎︎︎2025 Architectural Record







The design creates three distinct realms—street, garden, and canopy—each offering its character and experience. Within this enclosure, a wood-lined stair core connects each of the levels and spatial experiences.